x 3 is High Consumption

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Originally Posted by martz

dug01 ,
I stated hybrid or compact cars, not an Audi allroad or larger vehicles. My point is, if anyone is willing spend dollars on these type's of vehicles AWD, SUV, Full size high end cars, the last thing you should be worried about is gas consumption nor the type of fuel its neeed for it to run.

Now if the Diesels were offered here and MB has a few models out there, that would be a totally different discussion. But I do not believe they offer it on the ML series.... Which is what I earlier stated, Gas consumptions on SUV's. Can't get around it because they are heavy.
Power to weight ratio!

With the diesel option $1500 to $3000 more than gas and diesel fuel as much as $.30 more a gallon in some areas and the higher maintenance (more frequent oil change and most have 3 to 4 more quarts capacity) I don't see the financial advantage unless you tow stuff alot. The same with hybrids--the extra cost up front (even with the gov incentives) it was calculated in many sources that you would have to own the vehicle for at least 5 years to break even if you drive average miles per year when compared to the standard engine--and in 5 years could be the battery pack would need replacement. For most of us the gas (not ethanol) fueled internal combustion engine is the best so far.
I am quite pleased with the mileage on my X3--and my Z4